How to Get the Turf Replacement Rebate

What you get

Rebate for converting high-water-use lawns to low-water landscapes. Must convert an entire irrigation zone. Project plan submission, site consultation, and follow-up evaluation required. Complete within 90 days of approval, final deadline October 15.

• Residential: $3/sq ft up to $3,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Bend Water Services customer
• Property located in: Bend
• Must be a City of Bend water customer
• Must convert an entire irrigation zone
• Submit project plan for approval
• Site consultation required
• Complete within 90 days of approval (by October 15)
• Funds available first-come, first-served

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Bend Water Services and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.